An unusually large, black insect is increasingly being spotted in German gardens, initially resembling a hornet at first ...

Set out baits labeled for carpenter ants. Baits can be effective because ants share food with each other, says Benson. Place ...

Spores had developed intracellularly in the midgut cells of 41 percent of the pre-pupae who were exposed as larvae. And compared to controls, exposed bees had significantly elevated spore counts.

A proposal in the California Legislature would pay for more research to save honey bees, but it could be a tough sell amid a ...

If you are worried about carpenter bees damaging your patio, try something as simple as applying a protective layer to the ...

The beehive hasn’t seen much technological innovation in 170 years. The Langstroth hive, named after the American reverend who patented it in 1852, is a simple wooden box with frames that can house ...

Despite having identical genetic instructions, female honey bee larvae can develop into either long-lived reproductive queens or short-lived sterile workers who help rear their sisters rather than ...

Nation and World News » Carpenter bees can chew through your home. How to get rid of them Saturday, June 21, 2025 12:05 am The Valley carpenter bee is the most common kind of carpenter bee.

The amount of data they capture is staggering. Each frame contains up to 6 000 cells where bees can, among other things, gestate larvae or store honey and pollen. A hive contains up to 15 frames and a ...

Despite having identical genetic instructions, female honey bee larvae can develop into either long-lived reproductive queens or short-lived sterile workers who help rear their sisters rather than ...

The Violet Carpenter Bee is one of the largest bees in Europe — but it’s also one of the gentlest. Watch this stunning metallic giant explore flowers up close.

Queen bees emit a pheromone that attracts worker bees — the queen's daughters — to her side. The differentiation of bee larvae into either workers or queens has baffled researchers, and now a ...